American Legion Veterans in Chapel Hill, NC
We are not sure how many World War II veterans are living in and around Chapel Hill, but we do know that we have a few at our post. In fact, several of them are very active in post affairs and represent the post and their service at military commemoration and service events.
Read moreWe are continually amazed by the youth of Chapel Hill. This poem was written last year for Memorial Day by
Read moreMemorial Day is very special to our post. We remember those who have served their country and are now departed. They will never be forgotten and we have honored them annually since 1920.
Read moreAmerican Legion Chapel Hill Post 6 held its first fishing social at the Post lake on Friday, 25 March. We held it from 6-8 pm. Eight current members, a new member, and a potential member attended. Where were you?
Read moreA Fishing Rodeo is set for Boy Scout Troop 505 and Venture 505 for Saturday, April 16th, from 9 to 3. Our Scouts have graciously invited all the Boy Scout Troops from Orange and Chatham Counties to join them.
Read moreThe Military Family Ministry of Hope Community Church in Raleigh, NC, will host Symposium 2016: Living with PTSD on Saturday, April 16th. Veterans from the Raleigh-Chapel Hill-Durham area are invited. It is believed that area post members may be interested in the symposium topic. Does this include you?
Read moreThe Ninth Annual Marathon Jam is at Chapel Hill Post 6 on the last Saturday, in February. This year it is February 27, 2016. It starts at 1 p.m. and goes non-stop to 1 a.m. Come on in and join the fun.
Read moreSt. Thomas More Catholic School is hosting their annual Veterans Day Flag Ceremony and class visitation on Monday, Nov 9th. This annual event lets students meet and honor those who have served our country through the military, past or present.
Read moreFirst Vice Commander, Shane Hale, and UNC veteran student and President of Carolina Veterans Organization, Mike Hart, discussed the UNC veteran-sponsored “Ruck for Hunger” at the last two American Legion membership meetings. We’d like to remind all Legionairres that this event occurs on Saturday, 3 Oct 15.
Read moreIt’s not seen often, camaraderie, that is. It is infrequently used and even less actually done. So what is Camaraderie?
Well it is defined as “mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.” It’s what we do at the American Legion and in the American Legion Auxiliary.